Youth Justice Care Coordinator — Catalyst for Change

Maryville Academy; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance options

Vision Insurance

Dental insurance (after one year)

FSA and HSA

403(b)

Paid vacation and sick days

9 paid holidays a year

Long Term Disability and Life保险

Tuition reimbursement (after one year)

Job summary

Maryville Academy seeks a Juvenile Justice Care Coordinator to provide intensive care coordination, case management, advocacy, and service linkage for youth and families within the juvenile justice system.

You will develop individualized service plans, coordinate across systems, monitor progress, and advocate for services that promote safety, stability, rehabilitation, and successful community returns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, human services, sociology, or a related field.
• Two years of experience working with adolescents, families, juvenile justice, behavioral health, child welfare, or related human services preferred.
• Knowledge of juvenile justice, probation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community-based services.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with youth and families experiencing multiple challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case-management/EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of youth and family needs.
• Develop individualized care coordination/service plans with the youth and family.
• Coordinate behavioral health, substance use, educational, medical, housing, employment, mentoring, and other needed services.
• Maintain regular contact with youth and families to monitor progress.
• Coordinate services among multiple providers and systems.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case staffing.
• Make referrals and follow up to ensure services are accessed.
• Identify gaps in services and develop strategies to address barriers.
• Coordinate with probation officers, juvenile court personnel, attorneys, and other justice-system partners.
• Participate in court-related meetings and case conferences when appropriate.
• Monitor compliance with service-related court or probation requirements.
• Assist youth in understanding expectations associated with probation and community-based services.
• Advocate for appropriate community-based interventions when appropriate.
• Maintain professional communication with justice-system partners while protecting client confidentiality.
• Assist youth and families with successful transition following detention, residential placement, or other out-of-home settings.
• Establish trusting, culturally responsive relationships with youth and families.
• Engage youth in identifying their strengths, goals, and priorities.
• Use trauma-informed and youth-centered approaches.
• Provide education to families regarding available community resources.
• Help families navigate complex social-service and behavioral health systems.

Skills

Care coordination

Case management

Advocacy

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approach

Cultural competency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/related field

Two years experience with adolescents/families

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maryville Academy seeks a Juvenile Justice Care Coordinator to provide intensive care coordination, case management, advocacy, and service linkage for youth and families within the juvenile justice system.

You will develop individualized service plans, coordinate across systems, monitor progress, and advocate for services that promote safety, stability, rehabilitation, and successful community returns.